Suzuki launches hyper sports bike in India

Japanese two-wheeler major Suzuki on Wednesday launched its two hyper sports bikes -- Hayabusa and Intruder M1800R -- in India, both priced at Rs 12.5 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Hayabusa would be powered with a 1,340 cc engine, while Intruder would be available with a 1,783 cc V-twin engine.

"This launch is very significant when we are globally surrounded by uncertainties... Suzuki has been delivering superior technology, which has been proven world-wide. We intend to showcase the same in India," Suzuki Motorcycle India Vice-President (Sales & Marketing) Atul Gupta told reporters in New Delhi.

The bikes will be available in Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai, Pune, Mumbai and Ahmedabad.